Because 12 year-old Wren Kauffman has yet to have to gender reassignment surgery, a necessary requirement prior to the Kauffman case.

It's a wonderful step forward in trans rights, recognizing gender identification as valid regardless of age. Not everyone might be as fortunate as Wren in having such a loving, supportive family, so it becomes the law's responsibility to grant the rights they might otherwise be denied.

Bravo, Wren. I know you're going to be an inspiration for a lot of kids who might be struggling with their trans identities.